Panama Caribbean Travel Guide: Bocas del Toro, San Blas & Best Things to Do



Updated August 2026: Costa Rica is currently Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to crime. Violent crime can affect tourists, and official guidance warns against walking alone on poorly lit beaches or streets. Caribbean-coast travelers should also take rip currents seriously and review current local conditions before swimming.

Updated August 2026: Honduras is currently Level 3: Reconsider Travel due to crime. Roatán, Utila and Guanaja have more tourism policing than many mainland areas, but robbery and firearms-related crime remain concerns. Use trusted transportation, avoid isolated areas after dark, secure valuables, and review current official guidance before travel.

Updated August 2026: Belize is currently Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to crime, and Southside Belize City is under Reconsider Travel guidance. Violent crime can occur in tourist areas, so use trusted transportation, avoid isolated areas after dark, secure valuables, and review the current advisory before travel.

Updated August 2026: Mexico is currently Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. U.S. guidance for Quintana Roo — including Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Cozumel — specifically cites terrorism and crime and advises extra awareness after dark. Use trusted transportation, avoid isolated areas late, and review current official guidance before travel.

Updated August 2026: Bermuda remains at Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. It is generally considered a safe destination, but normal precautions still apply—secure valuables, plan transportation carefully, and review current official guidance before travel.


Updated August 2026: For persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction, tourist travel to Cuba is not permitted under U.S. sanctions. Travel-related transactions must fit an authorized category or applicable license. Verify current OFAC and entry rules before booking.

Updated August 2026: The U.S. Department of State currently lists Jamaica at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to crime and health risks, with some areas under Reconsider Travel guidance. Check the latest official advisory before departure and plan transportation carefully.